View of Manitou Springs, Colorado, in winter. Unstripped rail and barbed wire fence is in the foreground, and snowy fields with two two- story frame buildings partly obscured by trees are in the midground. Foothills are in the background. Men in sack suits and bowler hats are standing in the field; leafless trees are covered in frost.

Description

1 photoprint on stereocard ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)

Subject

Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1870-1880.

Geographic Area

Manitou Springs (Colo.)

Format-Medium

Photograph

Rights Contact Information

Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.

Reproduction Available for Purchase

Yes (digital reproduction)

Related Material

Image File: ZZR710001675

Notes

Border of stereocard has slight mutilation and finish removed by adhesive on either side. At head of title: 157.; Back of stereocard reads: "Stereoscopic views on Line of Denver & R. G. R. R. Manitou and Vicinity. Manitou, 'The Saratoga of the West,' nestled under the cold and snowy Pike's Peak, still it is always warm and pleasant even in coldest weather, noted for its numerous Mineral Springs, the wonderful Scenery in its immediate vicinity and hotel accomodations, which are superb, having some of the largest in the country." A description of the various views of Manitou Springs follows.; Hand-written on back of photoprint: Humfuville (?).; Ornate seals on back of mat: 'Colorado Industrial Association' and 'Awarded to Charles Weitfle best collection Photographic Views of Colorado Scenery 1878' are on either side. Bottom reads: Published and for wholesale and retail by Chas. Weitfle, Central City, Colo.; Photographer's stamp on verso.; Title reproduced on stereocard from printed label on negative.; R7100016751

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